The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football.
Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".
The world's most prestigious marathon, which is now due to take place on September 14, generally draws more than 30,000 runners from all over the world ranging from decorated professionals and Olympians to amateur runners.
The three Premier League and three La Liga clubs in the last eight avoided each other, with Manchester City up against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool to face Portuguese side Benfica.
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